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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,750.20, 389,528.10 and 91,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,750.20, 389,528.10 and 91,205.40 is: 136,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,750.20 : 389,528.10 = 91,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,750.20/389,528.10 = 91,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,750.20x = 389,528.10 × 91,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,750.20x = 35,527,066,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527,066,171.74/259,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,773.97

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